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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.18, 532.83 and 228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.18, 532.83 and 228.81 is: 315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.18 : 532.83 = 228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.18/532.83 = 228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.18x = 532.83 × 228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.18x = 121,916.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,916.83/386.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.70

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