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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 536.54 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 536.54 and 231.50 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 536.54 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/536.54 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 536.54 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 124,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,209.01/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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