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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.62, 532.13 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.62, 532.13 and 228.24 is: 314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.62 : 532.13 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.62/532.13 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.62x = 532.13 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.62x = 121,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,454.35/385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.96

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