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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.70, 535 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.70, 535 and 230.32 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.70 : 535 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.70/535 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.70x = 535 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.70x = 123,221.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,221.20/387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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