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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.15, 532.88 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.15, 532.88 and 228.80 is: 315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.15 : 532.88 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.15/532.88 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.15x = 532.88 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.15x = 121,919.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,919.14/386.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.73

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