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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.03, 542.38 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.03, 542.38 and 227.24 is: 313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.03 : 542.38 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.03/542.38 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.03x = 542.38 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.03x = 123,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,250.43/393.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.59

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