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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.20, 546.68 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.20, 546.68 and 228.15 is: 314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.20 : 546.68 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.20/546.68 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.20x = 546.68 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.20x = 124,723.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,723.90/396.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.80

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