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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.71, 532.31 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.71, 532.31 and 228.35 is: 315.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.71 : 532.31 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.71/532.31 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.71x = 532.31 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.71x = 121,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,553.18/385.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.14

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