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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.08, 542.40 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.08, 542.40 and 227.32 is: 313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.08 : 542.40 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.08/542.40 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.08x = 542.40 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.08x = 123,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,298.37/393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.67

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