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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.44, 531.96 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.44, 531.96 and 230.20 is: 317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.44 : 531.96 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.44/531.96 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.44x = 531.96 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.44x = 122,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,457.19/385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.71

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