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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.71, 544.74 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.71, 544.74 and 228.96 is: 315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.71 : 544.74 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.71/544.74 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.71x = 544.74 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.71x = 124,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,723.67/394.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.99

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