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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 541.00 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 541.00 and 226.27 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 541.00 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/541.00 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 541.00 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 122,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,414.04/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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