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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.53, 545.87 and 229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.53, 545.87 and 229.73 is: 317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.53 : 545.87 = 229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.53/545.87 = 229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.53x = 545.87 × 229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.53x = 125,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,402.72/395.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.05

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