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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 535.51 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 535.51 and 230.68 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 535.51 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/535.51 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 535.51 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 123,531.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,531.45/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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