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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.36, 542.84 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.36, 542.84 and 227.58 is: 314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.36 : 542.84 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.36/542.84 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.36x = 542.84 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.36x = 123,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,535.68/393.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.06

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