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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.74, 529.52 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.74, 529.52 and 228.50 is: 315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.74 : 529.52 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.74/529.52 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.74x = 529.52 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.74x = 120,995.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,995.32/383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.31

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