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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 545.32 and 311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 545.32 and 311.22 is: 429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 545.32 = 311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/545.32 = 311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 545.32 × 311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 169,713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,713.13/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.26

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