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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.20, 545.31 and 229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.20, 545.31 and 229.35 is: 316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.20 : 545.31 = 229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.20/545.31 = 229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.20x = 545.31 × 229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.20x = 125,066.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,066.85/395.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.46

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