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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.89, 532.50 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.89, 532.50 and 228.54 is: 315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.89 : 532.50 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.89/532.50 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.89x = 532.50 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.89x = 121,697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,697.55/385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.37

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