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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.43, 545.67 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.43, 545.67 and 229.62 is: 316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.43 : 545.67 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.43/545.67 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.43x = 545.67 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.43x = 125,296.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,296.75/395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.86

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