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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.73, 532.50 and 228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.73, 532.50 and 228.41 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.73 : 532.50 = 228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.73/532.50 = 228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.73x = 532.50 × 228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.73x = 121,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,628.33/385.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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