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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.91, 542.23 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.91, 542.23 and 227.18 is: 313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.91 : 542.23 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.91/542.23 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.91x = 542.23 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.91x = 123,181.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,181.10/392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.51

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