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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.18, 546.71 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.18, 546.71 and 230.40 is: 317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.18 : 546.71 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.18/546.71 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.18x = 546.71 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.18x = 125,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,961.98/396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.94

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