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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.59, 543.16 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.59, 543.16 and 227.82 is: 314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.59 : 543.16 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.59/543.16 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.59x = 543.16 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.59x = 123,742.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,742.71/393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.39

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