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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.77, 533.76 and 229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.77, 533.76 and 229.37 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.77 : 533.76 = 229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.77/533.76 = 229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.77x = 533.76 × 229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.77x = 122,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,425.00/386.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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