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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.18, 532.77 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.18, 532.77 and 230.66 is: 318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.18 : 532.77 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.18/532.77 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.18x = 532.77 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.18x = 122,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,888.73/386.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.22

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