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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 545.45 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 545.45 and 229.48 is: 316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 545.45 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/545.45 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 545.45 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 125,169.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,169.87/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.60

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