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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.67, 529.34 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.67, 529.34 and 228.33 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.67 : 529.34 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.67/529.34 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.67x = 529.34 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.67x = 120,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,863.06/383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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