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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.24, 534.42 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.24, 534.42 and 232 is: 320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.24 : 534.42 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.24/534.42 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.24x = 534.42 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.24x = 123,985.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,985.44/387.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.18

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