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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.28, 544.13 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.28, 544.13 and 228.47 is: 315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.28 : 544.13 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.28/544.13 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.28x = 544.13 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.28x = 124,319.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,319.31/394.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.31

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