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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.26, 545.49 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.26, 545.49 and 229.53 is: 316.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.26 : 545.49 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.26/545.49 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.26x = 545.49 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.26x = 125,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,206.32/395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.77

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