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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.11, 532.73 and 228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.11, 532.73 and 228.68 is: 315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.11 : 532.73 = 228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.11/532.73 = 228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.11x = 532.73 × 228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.11x = 121,821.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,821.46/386.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.51

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