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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.98, 543.78 and 228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.98, 543.78 and 228.30 is: 315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.98 : 543.78 = 228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.98/543.78 = 228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.98x = 543.78 × 228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.98x = 124,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,142.93/393.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.10

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