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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.76, 533.78 and 231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.76, 533.78 and 231.60 is: 319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.76 : 533.78 = 231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.76/533.78 = 231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.76x = 533.78 × 231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.76x = 123,623.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,623.45/386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.64

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