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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.35, 531.58 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.35, 531.58 and 230.07 is: 317.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.35 : 531.58 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.35/531.58 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.35x = 531.58 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.35x = 122,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,299.46/385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.37

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