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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.84, 533.71 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.84, 533.71 and 229.48 is: 316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.84 : 533.71 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.84/533.71 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.84x = 533.71 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.84x = 122,473.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,473.43/386.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.60

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