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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.98, 542.31 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.98, 542.31 and 227.19 is: 313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.98 : 542.31 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.98/542.31 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.98x = 542.31 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.98x = 123,207.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,207.41/392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.52

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