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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.91, 543.47 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.91, 543.47 and 228.08 is: 314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.91 : 543.47 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.91/543.47 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.91x = 543.47 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.91x = 123,950.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,950.78/393.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.67

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