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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.47, 533.31 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.47, 533.31 and 229.11 is: 316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.47 : 533.31 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.47/533.31 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.47x = 533.31 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.47x = 122,186.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,186.65/386.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.16

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