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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 546.56 and 230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 546.56 and 230.15 is: 317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 546.56 = 230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/546.56 = 230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 546.56 × 230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 125,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,791.36/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.68

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