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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.47, 533.32 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.47, 533.32 and 229.24 is: 316.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.47 : 533.32 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.47/533.32 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.47x = 533.32 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.47x = 122,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,258.28/386.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.35

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