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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 533.93 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 533.93 and 231.63 is: 319.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 533.93 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/533.93 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 533.93 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 123,674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,674.21/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.65

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