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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.03, 545.18 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.03, 545.18 and 229.23 is: 316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.03 : 545.18 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.03/545.18 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.03x = 545.18 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.03x = 124,970.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,970.47/395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.36

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