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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 536.24 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 536.24 and 231.32 is: 319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 536.24 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/536.24 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 536.24 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 124,043.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,043.04/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.24

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