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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.03, 541.11 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.03, 541.11 and 226.36 is: 312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.03 : 541.11 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.03/541.11 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.03x = 541.11 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.03x = 122,482.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,482.95/392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.44

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