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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.36, 534.47 and 229.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.36, 534.47 and 229.91 is: 317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.36 : 534.47 = 229.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.36/534.47 = 229.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.36x = 534.47 × 229.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.36x = 122,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,880.00/387.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.22

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