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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 546.39 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 546.39 and 230.10 is: 317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 546.39 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/546.39 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 546.39 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 125,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,724.34/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.61

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