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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.72, 532.30 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.72, 532.30 and 228.34 is: 315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.72 : 532.30 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.72/532.30 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.72x = 532.30 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.72x = 121,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,545.38/385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.11

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