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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.76, 544.80 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.76, 544.80 and 229.02 is: 316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.76 : 544.80 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.76/544.80 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.76x = 544.80 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.76x = 124,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,770.10/394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.07

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