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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.52, 544.55 and 228.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.52, 544.55 and 228.77 is: 315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.52 : 544.55 = 228.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.52/544.55 = 228.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.52x = 544.55 × 228.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.52x = 124,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,572.84/394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.76

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