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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.96, 545.02 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.96, 545.02 and 229.15 is: 316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.96 : 545.02 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.96/545.02 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.96x = 545.02 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.96x = 124,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,889.02/394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.21

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