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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386, 532.68 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386, 532.68 and 230.80 is: 318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 532.68 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/532.68 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 532.68 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 122,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,942.54/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.50

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