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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.04, 533.94 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.04, 533.94 and 229.68 is: 316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.04 : 533.94 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.04/533.94 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.04x = 533.94 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.04x = 122,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,635.34/387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.85

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