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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.14, 543.96 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.14, 543.96 and 228.40 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.14 : 543.96 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.14/543.96 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.14x = 543.96 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.14x = 124,240.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,240.46/394.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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