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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.33, 545.41 and 227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.33, 545.41 and 227.17 is: 313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.33 : 545.41 = 227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.33/545.41 = 227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.33x = 545.41 × 227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.33x = 123,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,900.79/395.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.41

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