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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.89, 547.66 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.89, 547.66 and 231.13 is: 318.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.89 : 547.66 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.89/547.66 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.89x = 547.66 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.89x = 126,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,581.63/396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.93

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