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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.19, 542.55 and 227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.19, 542.55 and 227.38 is: 313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.19 : 542.55 = 227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.19/542.55 = 227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.19x = 542.55 × 227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.19x = 123,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,365.02/393.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.75

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