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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.04, 535.25 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.04, 535.25 and 230.56 is: 318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.04 : 535.25 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.04/535.25 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.04x = 535.25 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.04x = 123,407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,407.24/388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.03

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