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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.96, 535.32 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.96, 535.32 and 232.71 is: 321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.96 : 535.32 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.96/535.32 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.96x = 535.32 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.96x = 124,574.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,574.32/387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.10

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