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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.96, 542.28 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.96, 542.28 and 227.18 is: 313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.96 : 542.28 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.96/542.28 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.96x = 542.28 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.96x = 123,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,195.17/392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.51

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