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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.96, 532.70 and 228.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.96, 532.70 and 228.53 is: 315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.96 : 532.70 = 228.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.96/532.70 = 228.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.96x = 532.70 × 228.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.96x = 121,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,737.93/385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.42

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