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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.93, 546.50 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.93, 546.50 and 230.22 is: 317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.93 : 546.50 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.93/546.50 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.93x = 546.50 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.93x = 125,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,814.08/395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.77

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