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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.91, 532.57 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.91, 532.57 and 228.67 is: 315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.91 : 532.57 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.91/532.57 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.91x = 532.57 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.91x = 121,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,780.77/385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.56

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