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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 530.86 and 229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 530.86 and 229.42 is: 316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 530.86 = 229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/530.86 = 229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 530.86 × 229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 121,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,789.90/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.60

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