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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.94, 545.06 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.94, 545.06 and 229.16 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.94 : 545.06 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.94/545.06 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.94x = 545.06 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.94x = 124,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,907.89/394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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