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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.21, 545.34 and 229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.21, 545.34 and 229.39 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.21 : 545.34 = 229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.21/545.34 = 229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.21x = 545.34 × 229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.21x = 125,092.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,092.82/395.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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