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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.53, 542.93 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.53, 542.93 and 227.70 is: 314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.53 : 542.93 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.53/542.93 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.53x = 542.93 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.53x = 123,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,624.02/393.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.15

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