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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.71, 545.93 and 229.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.71, 545.93 and 229.90 is: 317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.71 : 545.93 = 229.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.71/545.93 = 229.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.71x = 545.93 × 229.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.71x = 125,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,505.43/395.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.17

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