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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.84, 532.42 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.84, 532.42 and 228.45 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.84 : 532.42 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.84/532.42 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.84x = 532.42 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.84x = 121,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,631.35/385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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