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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.03, 545.02 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.03, 545.02 and 229.20 is: 316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.03 : 545.02 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.03/545.02 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.03x = 545.02 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.03x = 124,918.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,918.58/395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.23

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