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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.88, 536.46 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.88, 536.46 and 231.50 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.88 : 536.46 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.88/536.46 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.88x = 536.46 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.88x = 124,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,190.49/388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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