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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.52, 544.39 and 228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.52, 544.39 and 228.71 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.52 : 544.39 = 228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.52/544.39 = 228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.52x = 544.39 × 228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.52x = 124,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,504.14/394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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