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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.12, 546.68 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.12, 546.68 and 230.40 is: 317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.12 : 546.68 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.12/546.68 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.12x = 546.68 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.12x = 125,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,955.65/396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.97

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