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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.99, 533.98 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.99, 533.98 and 229.56 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.99 : 533.98 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.99/533.98 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.99x = 533.98 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.99x = 122,580.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,580.45/386.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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