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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 536.06 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 536.06 and 231.04 is: 318.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 536.06 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/536.06 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 536.06 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 123,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,851.30/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.84

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