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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.69, 533.76 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.69, 533.76 and 231.44 is: 319.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.69 : 533.76 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.69/533.76 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.69x = 533.76 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.69x = 123,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,532.95/386.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.46

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