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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.40, 534.57 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.40, 534.57 and 230.08 is: 317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.40 : 534.57 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.40/534.57 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.40x = 534.57 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.40x = 122,993.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,993.87/387.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.49

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