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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.64, 544.56 and 228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.64, 544.56 and 228.83 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.64 : 544.56 = 228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.64/544.56 = 228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.64x = 544.56 × 228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.64x = 124,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,608.94/394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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