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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.42, 580.55 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.42, 580.55 and 233.18 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.42 : 580.55 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.42/580.55 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.42x = 580.55 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.42x = 135,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,371.63/387.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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