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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.44, 542.99 and 227.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.44, 542.99 and 227.71 is: 314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.44 : 542.99 = 227.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.44/542.99 = 227.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.44x = 542.99 × 227.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.44x = 123,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,644.25/393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.26

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