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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.79, 543.39 and 228.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.79, 543.39 and 228.01 is: 314.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.79 : 543.39 = 228.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.79/543.39 = 228.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.79x = 543.39 × 228.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.79x = 123,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,898.35/393.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.63

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