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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.37, 533.07 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.37, 533.07 and 228.93 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.37 : 533.07 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.37/533.07 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.37x = 533.07 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.37x = 122,033.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,033.05/386.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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