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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.23, 542.65 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.23, 542.65 and 227.45 is: 313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.23 : 542.65 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.23/542.65 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.23x = 542.65 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.23x = 123,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,425.74/393.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.88

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