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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.92, 544.98 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.92, 544.98 and 229.11 is: 316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.92 : 544.98 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.92/544.98 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.92x = 544.98 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.92x = 124,860.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,860.37/394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.17

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