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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.32, 532.96 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.32, 532.96 and 231.04 is: 318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.32 : 532.96 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.32/532.96 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.32x = 532.96 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.32x = 123,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,135.08/386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.74

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