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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.75, 544.68 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.75, 544.68 and 228.96 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.75 : 544.68 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.75/544.68 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.75x = 544.68 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.75x = 124,709.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,709.93/394.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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