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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.35, 546.96 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.35, 546.96 and 230.56 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.35 : 546.96 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.35/546.96 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.35x = 546.96 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.35x = 126,107.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,107.10/396.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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