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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.85, 546.23 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.85, 546.23 and 230.04 is: 317.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.85 : 546.23 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.85/546.23 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.85x = 546.23 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.85x = 125,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,654.03/395.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.43

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