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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.87, 542.09 and 227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.87, 542.09 and 227.03 is: 313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.87 : 542.09 = 227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.87/542.09 = 227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.87x = 542.09 × 227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.87x = 123,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,068.55/392.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.25

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