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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.72, 545.97 and 229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.72, 545.97 and 229.92 is: 317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.72 : 545.97 = 229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.72/545.97 = 229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.72x = 545.97 × 229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.72x = 125,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,529.42/395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.22

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