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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 545.10 and 229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 545.10 and 229.21 is: 316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 545.10 = 229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/545.10 = 229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 545.10 × 229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 124,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,942.37/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.28

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