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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.53, 534.98 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.53, 534.98 and 230.11 is: 317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.53 : 534.98 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.53/534.98 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.53x = 534.98 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.53x = 123,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,104.25/387.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.66

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