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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.27, 545.58 and 229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.27, 545.58 and 229.52 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.27 : 545.58 = 229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.27/545.58 = 229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.27x = 545.58 × 229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.27x = 125,218.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,218.79/395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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