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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.13, 545.22 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.13, 545.22 and 229.32 is: 316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.13 : 545.22 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.13/545.22 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.13x = 545.22 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.13x = 125,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,029.85/395.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.43

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