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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.68, 533.46 and 231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.68, 533.46 and 231.16 is: 318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.68 : 533.46 = 231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.68/533.46 = 231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.68x = 533.46 × 231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.68x = 123,314.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,314.61/386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.91

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