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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.26, 542.57 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.26, 542.57 and 227.41 is: 313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.26 : 542.57 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.26/542.57 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.26x = 542.57 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.26x = 123,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,385.06/393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.75

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