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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.42, 536 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.42, 536 and 233.14 is: 321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.42 : 536 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.42/536 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.42x = 536 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.42x = 124,963.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,963.04/388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.72

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