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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 545.12 and 229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 545.12 and 229.31 is: 316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 545.12 = 229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/545.12 = 229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 545.12 × 229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 125,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,001.47/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.43

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