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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.97, 542.36 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.97, 542.36 and 227.28 is: 313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.97 : 542.36 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.97/542.36 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.97x = 542.36 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.97x = 123,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,267.58/392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.68

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