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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.38, 544.21 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.38, 544.21 and 228.58 is: 315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.38 : 544.21 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.38/544.21 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.38x = 544.21 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.38x = 124,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,393.59/394.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.42

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