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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 533.12 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 533.12 and 228.88 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 533.12 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/533.12 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 533.12 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 122,016.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,016.70/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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