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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.87, 540.66 and 226.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.87, 540.66 and 226.06 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.87 : 540.66 = 226.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.87/540.66 = 226.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.87x = 540.66 × 226.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.87x = 122,221.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,221.85/391.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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