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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 535.41 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 535.41 and 232.80 is: 321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 535.41 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/535.41 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 535.41 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 124,643.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,643.45/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.13

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