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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.41, 546.87 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.41, 546.87 and 230.58 is: 318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.41 : 546.87 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.41/546.87 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.41x = 546.87 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.41x = 126,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,096.85/396.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.10

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