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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.70, 541.90 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.70, 541.90 and 227 is: 313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.70 : 541.90 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.70/541.90 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.70x = 541.90 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.70x = 123,011.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,011.30/392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.24

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