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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.67, 544.73 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.67, 544.73 and 228.88 is: 315.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.67 : 544.73 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.67/544.73 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.67x = 544.73 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.67x = 124,674.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,674.27/394.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.89

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