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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.71, 534.97 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.71, 534.97 and 230.37 is: 317.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.71 : 534.97 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.71/534.97 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.71x = 534.97 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.71x = 123,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,241.04/387.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.87

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