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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.17, 546.84 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.17, 546.84 and 230.45 is: 318.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.17 : 546.84 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.17/546.84 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.17x = 546.84 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.17x = 126,019.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,019.78/396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.09

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