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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.69, 544.61 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.69, 544.61 and 228.84 is: 315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.69 : 544.61 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.69/544.61 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.69x = 544.61 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.69x = 124,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,628.55/394.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.76

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