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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.35, 533.14 and 228.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.35, 533.14 and 228.95 is: 315.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.35 : 533.14 = 228.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.35/533.14 = 228.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.35x = 533.14 × 228.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.35x = 122,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,062.40/386.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.94

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