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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.50, 545.78 and 229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.50, 545.78 and 229.71 is: 317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.50 : 545.78 = 229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.50/545.78 = 229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.50x = 545.78 × 229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.50x = 125,373.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,373.74/395.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.00

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