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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.31, 533.13 and 229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.31, 533.13 and 229.07 is: 316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.31 : 533.13 = 229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.31/533.13 = 229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.31x = 533.13 × 229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.31x = 122,121.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,121.42/386.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.12

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