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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 535.54 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 535.54 and 230.72 is: 318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 535.54 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/535.54 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 535.54 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 123,559.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,559.79/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.40

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