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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.59, 529.18 and 228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.59, 529.18 and 228.25 is: 314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.59 : 529.18 = 228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.59/529.18 = 228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.59x = 529.18 × 228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.59x = 120,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,785.34/383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.88

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