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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 536.48 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 536.48 and 231.44 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 536.48 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/536.48 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 536.48 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 124,162.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,162.93/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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