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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.05, 534.12 and 229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.05, 534.12 and 229.61 is: 316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.05 : 534.12 = 229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.05/534.12 = 229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.05x = 534.12 × 229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.05x = 122,639.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,639.29/387.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.86

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