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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.42, 542.91 and 227.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.42, 542.91 and 227.61 is: 314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.42 : 542.91 = 227.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.42/542.91 = 227.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.42x = 542.91 × 227.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.42x = 123,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,571.75/393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.10

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