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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.64, 544.57 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.64, 544.57 and 228.87 is: 315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.64 : 544.57 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.64/544.57 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.64x = 544.57 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.64x = 124,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,635.16/394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.82

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