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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.50, 542.98 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.50, 542.98 and 227.66 is: 314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.50 : 542.98 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.50/542.98 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.50x = 542.98 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.50x = 123,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,611.54/393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.13

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