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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.01, 532.31 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.01, 532.31 and 230.85 is: 318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.01 : 532.31 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.01/532.31 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.01x = 532.31 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.01x = 122,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,882.61/386.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.34

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