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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.89, 542.26 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.89, 542.26 and 227.10 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.89 : 542.26 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.89/542.26 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.89x = 542.26 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.89x = 123,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,147.25/392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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