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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.99, 581.65 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.99, 581.65 and 233.48 is: 350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.99 : 581.65 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.99/581.65 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.99x = 581.65 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.99x = 135,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,804.51/387.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.02

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