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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.24, 535.77 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.24, 535.77 and 230.98 is: 318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.24 : 535.77 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.24/535.77 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.24x = 535.77 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.24x = 123,752.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,752.15/388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.75

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