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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.96, 532.58 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.96, 532.58 and 228.60 is: 315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.96 : 532.58 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.96/532.58 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.96x = 532.58 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.96x = 121,747.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,747.79/385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.44

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