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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.05, 543.72 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.05, 543.72 and 228.27 is: 314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.05 : 543.72 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.05/543.72 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.05x = 543.72 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.05x = 124,114.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,114.96/394.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.97

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