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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 532.90 and 228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 532.90 and 228.83 is: 315.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 532.90 = 228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/532.90 = 228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 532.90 × 228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 121,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,943.51/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.78

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