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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.73, 544.59 and 228.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.73, 544.59 and 228.86 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.73 : 544.59 = 228.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.73/544.59 = 228.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.73x = 544.59 × 228.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.73x = 124,632.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,632.14/394.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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