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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.76, 547.56 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.76, 547.56 and 231.01 is: 318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.76 : 547.56 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.76/547.56 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.76x = 547.56 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.76x = 126,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,491.84/396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.81

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