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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 532.62 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 532.62 and 228.62 is: 315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 532.62 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/532.62 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 532.62 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 121,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,764.92/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.52

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