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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 533.32 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 533.32 and 229.25 is: 316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 533.32 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/533.32 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 533.32 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 122,261.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,261.37/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.28

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