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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.22, 531.62 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.22, 531.62 and 227.86 is: 314.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.22 : 531.62 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.22/531.62 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.22x = 531.62 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.22x = 121,134.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,134.93/385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.46

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