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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.61, 544.44 and 228.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.61, 544.44 and 228.86 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.61 : 544.44 = 228.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.61/544.44 = 228.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.61x = 544.44 × 228.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.61x = 124,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,597.82/394.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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