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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.78, 536.46 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.78, 536.46 and 233.50 is: 322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.78 : 536.46 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.78/536.46 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.78x = 536.46 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.78x = 125,263.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,263.41/388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.20

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