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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.29, 546.94 and 230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.29, 546.94 and 230.51 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.29 : 546.94 = 230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.29/546.94 = 230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.29x = 546.94 × 230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.29x = 126,071.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,071.25/396.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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