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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.44, 545.76 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.44, 545.76 and 227.44 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.44 : 545.76 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.44/545.76 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.44x = 545.76 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.44x = 124,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,127.65/395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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