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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.33, 544.11 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.33, 544.11 and 228.51 is: 315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.33 : 544.11 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.33/544.11 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.33x = 544.11 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.33x = 124,332.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,332.96/394.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.31

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