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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.98, 540.96 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.98, 540.96 and 226.22 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.98 : 540.96 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.98/540.96 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.98x = 540.96 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.98x = 122,374.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,374.84/391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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