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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.90, 543.64 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.90, 543.64 and 228.08 is: 314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.90 : 543.64 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.90/543.64 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.90x = 543.64 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.90x = 123,993.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,993.41/393.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.78

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