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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.90, 546.35 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.90, 546.35 and 230.07 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.90 : 546.35 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.90/546.35 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.90x = 546.35 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.90x = 125,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,698.74/395.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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