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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 533.62 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 533.62 and 229.34 is: 316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 533.62 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/533.62 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 533.62 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 122,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,380.41/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.47

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