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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.51, 535.88 and 231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.51, 535.88 and 231.02 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.51 : 535.88 = 231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.51/535.88 = 231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.51x = 535.88 × 231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.51x = 123,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,799.00/388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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