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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.89, 533.67 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.89, 533.67 and 229.41 is: 316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.89 : 533.67 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.89/533.67 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.89x = 533.67 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.89x = 122,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,430.81/386.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.45

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