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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.75, 580.23 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.75, 580.23 and 233.13 is: 348.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.75 : 580.23 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.75/580.23 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.75x = 580.23 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.75x = 135,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,269.02/387.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.86

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