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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 536.74 and 231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 536.74 and 231.65 is: 319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 536.74 = 231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/536.74 = 231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 536.74 × 231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 124,336.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,336.58/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.68

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