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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.11, 545.12 and 229.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.11, 545.12 and 229.27 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.11 : 545.12 = 229.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.11/545.12 = 229.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.11x = 545.12 × 229.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.11x = 124,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,979.66/395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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