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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.79, 532.49 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.79, 532.49 and 228.44 is: 315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.79 : 532.49 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.79/532.49 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.79x = 532.49 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.79x = 121,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,642.20/385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.31

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