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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.54, 545.74 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.54, 545.74 and 227.46 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.54 : 545.74 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.54/545.74 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.54x = 545.74 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.54x = 124,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,134.02/395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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