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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 532.50 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 532.50 and 228.45 is: 315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 532.50 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/532.50 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 532.50 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 121,648.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,648.10/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.29

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