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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.48, 533.22 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.48, 533.22 and 231.14 is: 318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.48 : 533.22 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.48/533.22 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.48x = 533.22 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.48x = 123,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,248.94/386.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.90

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