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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.87, 547.72 and 231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.87, 547.72 and 231.10 is: 318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.87 : 547.72 = 231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.87/547.72 = 231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.87x = 547.72 × 231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.87x = 126,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,577.57/396.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.94

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