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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.83, 547.55 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.83, 547.55 and 230.96 is: 318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.83 : 547.55 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.83/547.55 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.83x = 547.55 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.83x = 126,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,463.23/396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.68

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