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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.99, 532.68 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.99, 532.68 and 228.67 is: 315.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.99 : 532.68 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.99/532.68 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.99x = 532.68 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.99x = 121,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,807.94/385.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.57

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