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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.40, 533.30 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.40, 533.30 and 228.96 is: 316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.40 : 533.30 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.40/533.30 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.40x = 533.30 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.40x = 122,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,104.37/386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.01

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