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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.42, 545.73 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.42, 545.73 and 229.64 is: 316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.42 : 545.73 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.42/545.73 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.42x = 545.73 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.42x = 125,321.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,321.44/395.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.93

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