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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.98, 542.27 and 227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.98, 542.27 and 227.17 is: 313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.98 : 542.27 = 227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.98/542.27 = 227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.98x = 542.27 × 227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.98x = 123,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,185.84/392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.47

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