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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.15, 546.66 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.15, 546.66 and 230.42 is: 317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.15 : 546.66 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.15/546.66 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.15x = 546.66 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.15x = 125,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,958.66/396.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.96

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