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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.03, 543.78 and 228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.03, 543.78 and 228.23 is: 314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.03 : 543.78 = 228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.03/543.78 = 228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.03x = 543.78 × 228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.03x = 124,106.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,106.91/394.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.97

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