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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 536.91 and 231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 536.91 and 231.62 is: 319.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 536.91 = 231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/536.91 = 231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 536.91 × 231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 124,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,357.94/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.74

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