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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.40, 545.71 and 229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.40, 545.71 and 229.72 is: 317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.40 : 545.71 = 229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.40/545.71 = 229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.40x = 545.71 × 229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.40x = 125,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,360.50/395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.05

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