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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.96, 543.61 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.96, 543.61 and 228.14 is: 314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.96 : 543.61 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.96/543.61 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.96x = 543.61 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.96x = 124,016.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,016.75/393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.80

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