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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.43, 535.78 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.43, 535.78 and 230.94 is: 318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.43 : 535.78 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.43/535.78 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.43x = 535.78 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.43x = 123,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,736.45/388.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.56

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