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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.76, 533.58 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.76, 533.58 and 231.52 is: 319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.76 : 533.58 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.76/533.58 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.76x = 533.58 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.76x = 123,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,534.44/386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.41

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