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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 545.54 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 545.54 and 229.64 is: 316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 545.54 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/545.54 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 545.54 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 125,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,273.93/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.92

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