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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.86, 542.13 and 227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.86, 542.13 and 227.06 is: 313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.86 : 542.13 = 227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.86/542.13 = 227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.86x = 542.13 × 227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.86x = 123,094.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,094.51/392.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.33

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