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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.85, 546.27 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.85, 546.27 and 230.16 is: 317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.85 : 546.27 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.85/546.27 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.85x = 546.27 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.85x = 125,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,729.50/395.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.62

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