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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.01, 532.76 and 228.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.01, 532.76 and 228.65 is: 315.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.01 : 532.76 = 228.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.01/532.76 = 228.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.01x = 532.76 × 228.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.01x = 121,811.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,811.77/386.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.57

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