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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.78, 532.32 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.78, 532.32 and 230.50 is: 318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.78 : 532.32 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.78/532.32 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.78x = 532.32 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.78x = 122,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,699.76/385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.06

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