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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.57, 545.92 and 229.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.57, 545.92 and 229.79 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.57 : 545.92 = 229.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.57/545.92 = 229.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.57x = 545.92 × 229.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.57x = 125,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,447.75/395.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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