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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 535.50 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 535.50 and 232.72 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 535.50 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/535.50 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 535.50 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 124,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,621.56/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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