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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.69, 533.66 and 229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.69, 533.66 and 229.37 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.69 : 533.66 = 229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.69/533.66 = 229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.69x = 533.66 × 229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.69x = 122,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,401.78/386.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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