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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.18, 535.66 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.18, 535.66 and 230.81 is: 318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.18 : 535.66 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.18/535.66 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.18x = 535.66 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.18x = 123,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,635.68/388.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.50

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