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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.10, 546.62 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.10, 546.62 and 230.41 is: 317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.10 : 546.62 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.10/546.62 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.10x = 546.62 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.10x = 125,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,946.71/396.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.97

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