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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.63, 534.93 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.63, 534.93 and 230.34 is: 317.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.63 : 534.93 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.63/534.93 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.63x = 534.93 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.63x = 123,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,215.78/387.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.87

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