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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.53, 544.49 and 228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.53, 544.49 and 228.73 is: 315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.53 : 544.49 = 228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.53/544.49 = 228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.53x = 544.49 × 228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.53x = 124,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,541.20/394.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.67

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