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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.22, 535.30 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.22, 535.30 and 283.12 is: 390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.22 : 535.30 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.22/535.30 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.22x = 535.30 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.22x = 151,552.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,552.09/388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.38

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