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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.02, 546.51 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.02, 546.51 and 230.24 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.02 : 546.51 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.02/546.51 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.02x = 546.51 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.02x = 125,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,825.73/396.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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