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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.17, 532.90 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.17, 532.90 and 228.82 is: 315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.17 : 532.90 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.17/532.90 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.17x = 532.90 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.17x = 121,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,937.34/386.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.76

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