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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.79, 546.24 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.79, 546.24 and 230.01 is: 317.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.79 : 546.24 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.79/546.24 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.79x = 546.24 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.79x = 125,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,639.48/395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.44

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