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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.08, 542.52 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.08, 542.52 and 227.28 is: 313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.08 : 542.52 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.08/542.52 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.08x = 542.52 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.08x = 123,303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,303.95/393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.69

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