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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.38, 542.77 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.38, 542.77 and 227.54 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.38 : 542.77 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.38/542.77 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.38x = 542.77 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.38x = 123,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,501.89/393.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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