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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.07, 545.18 and 229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.07, 545.18 and 229.31 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.07 : 545.18 = 229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.07/545.18 = 229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.07x = 545.18 × 229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.07x = 125,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,015.23/395.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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