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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 530.46 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 530.46 and 229.40 is: 316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 530.46 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/530.46 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 530.46 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 121,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,687.52/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.33

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