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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.82, 546.07 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.82, 546.07 and 229.97 is: 317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.82 : 546.07 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.82/546.07 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.82x = 546.07 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.82x = 125,579.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,579.72/395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.26

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