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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.31, 544.10 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.31, 544.10 and 228.52 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.31 : 544.10 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.31/544.10 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.31x = 544.10 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.31x = 124,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,335.01/394.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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