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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 546.27 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 546.27 and 230.07 is: 317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 546.27 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/546.27 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 546.27 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 125,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,680.34/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.47

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