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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 529.92 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 529.92 and 228.75 is: 315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 529.92 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/529.92 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 529.92 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 121,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,219.20/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.68

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