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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.31, 543.99 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.31, 543.99 and 228.47 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.31 : 543.99 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.31/543.99 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.31x = 543.99 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.31x = 124,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,282.68/394.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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