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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.27, 542.55 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.27, 542.55 and 227.43 is: 313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.27 : 542.55 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.27/542.55 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.27x = 542.55 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.27x = 123,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,392.15/393.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.76

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