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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.48, 581.37 and 234.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.48, 581.37 and 234.31 is: 350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.48 : 581.37 = 234.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.48/581.37 = 234.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.48x = 581.37 × 234.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.48x = 136,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,220.80/388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.65

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