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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.93, 540.96 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.93, 540.96 and 226.16 is: 312.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.93 : 540.96 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.93/540.96 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.93x = 540.96 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.93x = 122,343.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,343.51/391.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.16

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