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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.69, 533.65 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.69, 533.65 and 229.41 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.69 : 533.65 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.69/533.65 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.69x = 533.65 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.69x = 122,423.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,423.32/386.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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