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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.43, 531.98 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.43, 531.98 and 228.08 is: 314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.43 : 531.98 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.43/531.98 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.43x = 531.98 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.43x = 121,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,330.20/385.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.80

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