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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.79, 533.87 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.79, 533.87 and 229.44 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.79 : 533.87 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.79/533.87 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.79x = 533.87 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.79x = 122,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,491.13/386.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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