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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.87, 546.23 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.87, 546.23 and 230.09 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.87 : 546.23 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.87/546.23 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.87x = 546.23 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.87x = 125,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,679.90/395.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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