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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.29, 546.72 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.29, 546.72 and 230.44 is: 317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.29 : 546.72 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.29/546.72 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.29x = 546.72 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.29x = 125,984.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,984.79/396.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.91

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