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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 536.18 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 536.18 and 231.12 is: 319.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 536.18 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/536.18 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 536.18 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 123,920.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,920.77/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.02

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