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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.41, 535.88 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.41, 535.88 and 231 is: 318.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.41 : 535.88 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.41/535.88 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.41x = 535.88 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.41x = 123,787.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,787.13/388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.70

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