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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.26, 548.12 and 229.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.26, 548.12 and 229.17 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.26 : 548.12 = 229.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.26/548.12 = 229.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.26x = 548.12 × 229.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.26x = 125,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,611.51/397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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