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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.74, 534.84 and 230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.74, 534.84 and 230.33 is: 317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.74 : 534.84 = 230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.74/534.84 = 230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.74x = 534.84 × 230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.74x = 123,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,187.02/387.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.71

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