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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.87, 546.34 and 230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.87, 546.34 and 230.15 is: 317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.87 : 546.34 = 230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.87/546.34 = 230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.87x = 546.34 × 230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.87x = 125,740.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,740.15/395.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.63

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