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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.14, 546.79 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.14, 546.79 and 230.32 is: 317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.14 : 546.79 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.14/546.79 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.14x = 546.79 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.14x = 125,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,936.89/396.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.91

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