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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.74, 543.33 and 228.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.74, 543.33 and 228.01 is: 314.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.74 : 543.33 = 228.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.74/543.33 = 228.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.74x = 543.33 × 228.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.74x = 123,883.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,883.53/393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.63

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