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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 533.52 and 231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 533.52 and 231.54 is: 319.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 533.52 = 231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/533.52 = 231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 533.52 × 231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 123,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,531.22/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.45

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