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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.27, 530.13 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.27, 530.13 and 229.02 is: 315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.27 : 530.13 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.27/530.13 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.27x = 530.13 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.27x = 121,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,410.37/384.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.95

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