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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.76, 540.68 and 226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.76, 540.68 and 226.03 is: 311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.76 : 540.68 = 226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.76/540.68 = 226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.76x = 540.68 × 226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.76x = 122,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,207.42/391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.94

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