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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 546.52 and 230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 546.52 and 230.26 is: 317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 546.52 = 230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/546.52 = 230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 546.52 × 230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 125,841.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,841.70/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.78

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