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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.41, 536.02 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.41, 536.02 and 231.22 is: 319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.41 : 536.02 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.41/536.02 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.41x = 536.02 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.41x = 123,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,938.64/388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.09

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