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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.93, 546.23 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.93, 546.23 and 230.12 is: 317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.93 : 546.23 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.93/546.23 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.93x = 546.23 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.93x = 125,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,695.72/395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.47

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