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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.54, 534.80 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.54, 534.80 and 232.26 is: 320.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.54 : 534.80 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.54/534.80 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.54x = 534.80 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.54x = 124,212.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,212.65/387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.52

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