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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 546.02 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 546.02 and 229.86 is: 317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 546.02 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/546.02 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 546.02 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 125,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,508.16/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.24

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