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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.83, 543.41 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.83, 543.41 and 228.02 is: 314.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.83 : 543.41 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.83/543.41 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.83x = 543.41 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.83x = 123,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,905.35/393.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.62

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