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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.84, 535.16 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.84, 535.16 and 230.57 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.84 : 535.16 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.84/535.16 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.84x = 535.16 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.84x = 123,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,388.01/387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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