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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 546.72 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 546.72 and 230.45 is: 317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 546.72 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/546.72 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 546.72 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 125,991.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,991.62/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.94

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