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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.91, 544.99 and 229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.91, 544.99 and 229.18 is: 316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.91 : 544.99 = 229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.91/544.99 = 229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.91x = 544.99 × 229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.91x = 124,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,900.81/394.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.28

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