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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.27, 582.27 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.27, 582.27 and 234.06 is: 351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.27 : 582.27 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.27/582.27 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.27x = 582.27 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.27x = 136,286.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,286.12/388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.01

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