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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.87, 533.85 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.87, 533.85 and 229.50 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.87 : 533.85 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.87/533.85 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.87x = 533.85 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.87x = 122,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,516.48/386.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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