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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.14, 546.61 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.14, 546.61 and 230.36 is: 317.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.14 : 546.61 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.14/546.61 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.14x = 546.61 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.14x = 125,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,915.93/396.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.86

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