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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.70, 544.80 and 228.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.70, 544.80 and 228.95 is: 316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.70 : 544.80 = 228.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.70/544.80 = 228.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.70x = 544.80 × 228.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.70x = 124,734.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,734.18/394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.02

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