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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.97, 540.88 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.97, 540.88 and 226.18 is: 312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.97 : 540.88 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.97/540.88 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.97x = 540.88 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.97x = 122,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,333.31/391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.10

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