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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 546.32 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 546.32 and 230.09 is: 317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 546.32 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/546.32 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 546.32 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 125,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,702.77/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.59

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