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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.42, 544.08 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.42, 544.08 and 228.52 is: 315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.42 : 544.08 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.42/544.08 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.42x = 544.08 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.42x = 124,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,333.16/394.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.23

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