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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.17, 546.80 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.17, 546.80 and 230.38 is: 317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.17 : 546.80 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.17/546.80 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.17x = 546.80 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.17x = 125,969.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,969.27/396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.97

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