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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.18, 545.28 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.18, 545.28 and 227.10 is: 313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.18 : 545.28 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.18/545.28 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.18x = 545.28 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.18x = 123,835.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,835.56/395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.37

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