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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.87, 543.58 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.87, 543.58 and 228.15 is: 314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.87 : 543.58 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.87/543.58 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.87x = 543.58 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.87x = 124,017.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,017.21/393.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.87

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