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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 534.12 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 534.12 and 229.68 is: 316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 534.12 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/534.12 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 534.12 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 122,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,676.68/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.99

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