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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.31, 546.86 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.31, 546.86 and 230.58 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.31 : 546.86 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.31/546.86 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.31x = 546.86 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.31x = 126,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,094.98/396.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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