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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.16, 535.76 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.16, 535.76 and 228.78 is: 315.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.16 : 535.76 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.16/535.76 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.16x = 535.76 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.16x = 122,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,573.68/388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.78

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