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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.85, 542.09 and 227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.85, 542.09 and 227.06 is: 313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.85 : 542.09 = 227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.85/542.09 = 227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.85x = 542.09 × 227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.85x = 123,083.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,083.11/392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.31

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