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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 545.28 and 229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 545.28 and 229.42 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 545.28 = 229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/545.28 = 229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 545.28 × 229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 125,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,098.14/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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