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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.72, 581.22 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.72, 581.22 and 233.46 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.72 : 581.22 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.72/581.22 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.72x = 581.22 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.72x = 135,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,691.62/387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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