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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.79, 544.75 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.79, 544.75 and 228.96 is: 315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.79 : 544.75 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.79/544.75 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.79x = 544.75 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.79x = 124,725.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,725.39/394.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.93

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