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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.03, 546.46 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.03, 546.46 and 230.25 is: 317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.03 : 546.46 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.03/546.46 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.03x = 546.46 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.03x = 125,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,822.42/396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.71

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