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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.42, 545.80 and 229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.42, 545.80 and 229.66 is: 317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.42 : 545.80 = 229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.42/545.80 = 229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.42x = 545.80 × 229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.42x = 125,348.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,348.43/395.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.00

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