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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.19, 543.91 and 228.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.19, 543.91 and 228.37 is: 315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.19 : 543.91 = 228.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.19/543.91 = 228.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.19x = 543.91 × 228.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.19x = 124,212.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,212.73/394.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.11

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