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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.82, 542.08 and 227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.82, 542.08 and 227.06 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.82 : 542.08 = 227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.82/542.08 = 227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.82x = 542.08 × 227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.82x = 123,084.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,084.68/392.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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