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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.68, 529.48 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.68, 529.48 and 228.42 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.68 : 529.48 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.68/529.48 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.68x = 529.48 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.68x = 120,943.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,943.82/383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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