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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.59, 533.56 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.59, 533.56 and 229.23 is: 316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.59 : 533.56 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.59/533.56 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.59x = 533.56 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.59x = 122,307.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,307.96/386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.38

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