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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.30, 534.18 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.30, 534.18 and 232.08 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.30 : 534.18 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.30/534.18 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.30x = 534.18 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.30x = 123,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,972.49/387.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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