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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 542.30 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 542.30 and 227.18 is: 313.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 542.30 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/542.30 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 542.30 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 123,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,199.71/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.49

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