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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.93, 544.76 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.93, 544.76 and 229.11 is: 316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.93 : 544.76 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.93/544.76 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.93x = 544.76 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.93x = 124,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,809.96/394.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.03

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