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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.78, 530.94 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.78, 530.94 and 229.50 is: 316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.78 : 530.94 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.78/530.94 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.78x = 530.94 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.78x = 121,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,850.73/384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.68

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