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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.96, 543.69 and 228.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.96, 543.69 and 228.21 is: 314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.96 : 543.69 = 228.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.96/543.69 = 228.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.96x = 543.69 × 228.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.96x = 124,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,075.49/393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.94

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