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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.27, 581.63 and 233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.27, 581.63 and 233.74 is: 350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.27 : 581.63 = 233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.27/581.63 = 233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.27x = 581.63 × 233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.27x = 135,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,947.29/388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.14

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