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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.55, 534.78 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.55, 534.78 and 230.14 is: 317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.55 : 534.78 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.55/534.78 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.55x = 534.78 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.55x = 123,074.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,074.27/387.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.57

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