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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.98, 533.93 and 229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.98, 533.93 and 229.61 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.98 : 533.93 = 229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.98/533.93 = 229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.98x = 533.93 × 229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.98x = 122,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,595.85/386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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