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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.38, 545.76 and 229.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.38, 545.76 and 229.67 is: 317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.38 : 545.76 = 229.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.38/545.76 = 229.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.38x = 545.76 × 229.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.38x = 125,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,344.70/395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.02

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