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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.24, 533.07 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.24, 533.07 and 228.87 is: 315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.24 : 533.07 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.24/533.07 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.24x = 533.07 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.24x = 122,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,003.73/386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.88

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