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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.47, 581.21 and 231.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.47, 581.21 and 231.09 is: 346.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.47 : 581.21 = 231.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.47/581.21 = 231.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.47x = 581.21 × 231.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.47x = 134,310.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,310.66/387.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.64

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