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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.44, 544.42 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.44, 544.42 and 228.66 is: 315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.44 : 544.42 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.44/544.42 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.44x = 544.42 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.44x = 124,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,487.08/394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.60

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