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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.62, 544.53 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.62, 544.53 and 228.90 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.62 : 544.53 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.62/544.53 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.62x = 544.53 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.62x = 124,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,642.92/394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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