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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 546.32 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 546.32 and 230.12 is: 317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 546.32 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/546.32 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 546.32 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 125,717.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,717.00/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.47

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