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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 536.81 and 231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 536.81 and 231.65 is: 319.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 536.81 = 231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/536.81 = 231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 536.81 × 231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 124,348.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,348.19/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.73

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