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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.29, 533.11 and 228.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.29, 533.11 and 228.95 is: 315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.29 : 533.11 = 228.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.29/533.11 = 228.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.29x = 533.11 × 228.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.29x = 122,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,055.53/386.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.97

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