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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.51, 533.35 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.51, 533.35 and 229.16 is: 316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.51 : 533.35 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.51/533.35 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.51x = 533.35 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.51x = 122,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,222.49/386.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.22

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