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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.96, 534.02 and 229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.96, 534.02 and 229.55 is: 316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.96 : 534.02 = 229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.96/534.02 = 229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.96x = 534.02 × 229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.96x = 122,580.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,580.47/386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.78

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