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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.27, 533.12 and 229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.27, 533.12 and 229 is: 316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.27 : 533.12 = 229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.27/533.12 = 229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.27x = 533.12 × 229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.27x = 122,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,084.48/386.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.06

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