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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.40, 545.54 and 229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.40, 545.54 and 229.58 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.40 : 545.54 = 229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.40/545.54 = 229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.40x = 545.54 × 229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.40x = 125,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,241.20/395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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