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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.50, 581.99 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.50, 581.99 and 234.34 is: 351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.50 : 581.99 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.50/581.99 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.50x = 581.99 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.50x = 136,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,384.18/388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.06

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