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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 545.87 and 229.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 545.87 and 229.85 is: 317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 545.87 = 229.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/545.87 = 229.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 545.87 × 229.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 125,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,464.34/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.12

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