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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.10, 545.28 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.10, 545.28 and 229.32 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.10 : 545.28 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.10/545.28 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.10x = 545.28 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.10x = 125,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,043.61/395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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