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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.72, 533.69 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.72, 533.69 and 229.53 is: 316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.72 : 533.69 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.72/533.69 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.72x = 533.69 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.72x = 122,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,499.58/386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.76

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