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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.48, 545.84 and 229.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.48, 545.84 and 229.74 is: 317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.48 : 545.84 = 229.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.48/545.84 = 229.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.48x = 545.84 × 229.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.48x = 125,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,398.95/395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.08

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