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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 532.88 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 532.88 and 230.75 is: 318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 532.88 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/532.88 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 532.88 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 122,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,962.06/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.53

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