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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.85, 543.49 and 228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.85, 543.49 and 228.07 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.85 : 543.49 = 228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.85/543.49 = 228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.85x = 543.49 × 228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.85x = 123,953.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,953.76/393.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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