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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.86, 544.91 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.86, 544.91 and 229.08 is: 316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.86 : 544.91 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.86/544.91 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.86x = 544.91 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.86x = 124,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,827.98/394.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.13

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