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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.72, 533.67 and 231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.72, 533.67 and 231.47 is: 319.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.72 : 533.67 = 231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.72/533.67 = 231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.72x = 533.67 × 231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.72x = 123,528.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,528.80/386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.43

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