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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.21, 546.76 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.21, 546.76 and 230.42 is: 317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.21 : 546.76 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.21/546.76 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.21x = 546.76 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.21x = 125,984.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,984.44/396.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.97

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