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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.39, 545.48 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.39, 545.48 and 227.34 is: 313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.39 : 545.48 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.39/545.48 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.39x = 545.48 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.39x = 124,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,008.29/395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.64

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