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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.88, 535.19 and 230.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.88, 535.19 and 230.47 is: 317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.88 : 535.19 = 230.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.88/535.19 = 230.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.88x = 535.19 × 230.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.88x = 123,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,342.75/387.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.99

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