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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.68, 534.98 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.68, 534.98 and 230.31 is: 317.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.68 : 534.98 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.68/534.98 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.68x = 534.98 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.68x = 123,210.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,210.09/387.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.81

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