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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.65, 547.38 and 230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.65, 547.38 and 230.87 is: 318.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.65 : 547.38 = 230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.65/547.38 = 230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.65x = 547.38 × 230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.65x = 126,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,374.99/396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.60

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