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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.96, 535.28 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.96, 535.28 and 230.58 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.96 : 535.28 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.96/535.28 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.96x = 535.28 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.96x = 123,427.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,427.91/387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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