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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.07, 546.53 and 230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.07, 546.53 and 230.33 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.07 : 546.53 = 230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.07/546.53 = 230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.07x = 546.53 × 230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.07x = 125,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,882.47/396.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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