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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.40, 533.19 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.40, 533.19 and 229.08 is: 316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.40 : 533.19 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.40/533.19 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.40x = 533.19 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.40x = 122,143.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,143.17/386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.11

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