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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.39, 535.96 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.39, 535.96 and 231.04 is: 318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.39 : 535.96 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.39/535.96 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.39x = 535.96 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.39x = 123,826.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,826.28/388.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.82

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