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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.41, 534.62 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.41, 534.62 and 230.04 is: 317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.41 : 534.62 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.41/534.62 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.41x = 534.62 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.41x = 122,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,986.49/387.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.46

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