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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.19, 581.99 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.19, 581.99 and 234.16 is: 351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.19 : 581.99 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.19/581.99 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.19x = 581.99 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.19x = 136,276.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,276.15/388.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.05

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