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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.93, 543.57 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.93, 543.57 and 225.88 is: 311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.93 : 543.57 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.93/543.57 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.93x = 543.57 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.93x = 122,781.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,781.59/393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.68

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