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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.79, 544.86 and 229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.79, 544.86 and 229.05 is: 316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.79 : 544.86 = 229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.79/544.86 = 229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.79x = 544.86 × 229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.79x = 124,800.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,800.18/394.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.12

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