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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.65, 544.58 and 228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.65, 544.58 and 228.81 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.65 : 544.58 = 228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.65/544.58 = 228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.65x = 544.58 × 228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.65x = 124,605.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,605.35/394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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