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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.03, 543.73 and 228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.03, 543.73 and 228.23 is: 314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.03 : 543.73 = 228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.03/543.73 = 228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.03x = 543.73 × 228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.03x = 124,094.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,094.71/394.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.94

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