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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.30, 538.39 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.30, 538.39 and 230.72 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.30 : 538.39 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.30/538.39 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.30x = 538.39 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.30x = 124,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,217.34/390.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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