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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.26, 531.41 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.26, 531.41 and 230.01 is: 317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.26 : 531.41 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.26/531.41 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.26x = 531.41 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.26x = 122,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,228.46/385.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.26

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