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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.63, 529.46 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.63, 529.46 and 228.47 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.63 : 529.46 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.63/529.46 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.63x = 529.46 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.63x = 120,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,963.65/383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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