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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.28, 531.80 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.28, 531.80 and 230 is: 317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.28 : 531.80 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.28/531.80 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.28x = 531.80 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.28x = 122,314.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,314.00/385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.47

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