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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 545.95 and 229.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 545.95 and 229.89 is: 317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 545.95 = 229.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/545.95 = 229.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 545.95 × 229.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 125,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,505.82/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.24

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