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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.06, 546.43 and 230.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.06, 546.43 and 230.21 is: 317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.06 : 546.43 = 230.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.06/546.43 = 230.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.06x = 546.43 × 230.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.06x = 125,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,793.65/396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.61

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