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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 542.34 and 227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 542.34 and 227.15 is: 313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 542.34 = 227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/542.34 = 227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 542.34 × 227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 123,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,189.82/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.51

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