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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.11, 545.30 and 229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.11, 545.30 and 229.29 is: 316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.11 : 545.30 = 229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.11/545.30 = 229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.11x = 545.30 × 229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.11x = 125,033.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,033.10/395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.45

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