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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.49, 533.36 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.49, 533.36 and 229.23 is: 316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.49 : 533.36 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.49/533.36 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.49x = 533.36 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.49x = 122,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,260.97/386.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.34

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