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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 535.95 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 535.95 and 231.03 is: 318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 535.95 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/535.95 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 535.95 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 123,820.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,820.53/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.76

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