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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 542.17 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 542.17 and 227.10 is: 313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 542.17 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/542.17 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 542.17 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 123,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,126.81/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.35

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