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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 542.15 and 227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 542.15 and 227.15 is: 313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 542.15 = 227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/542.15 = 227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 542.15 × 227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 123,147.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,147.23/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.45

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