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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 535.63 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 535.63 and 230.72 is: 318.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 535.63 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/535.63 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 535.63 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 123,580.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,580.55/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.43

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