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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.22, 546.75 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.22, 546.75 and 230.40 is: 317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.22 : 546.75 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.22/546.75 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.22x = 546.75 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.22x = 125,970.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,970.34/396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.93

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