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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.48, 536 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.48, 536 and 231.04 is: 318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.48 : 536 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.48/536 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.48x = 536 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.48x = 123,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,837.44/388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.77

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