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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 540.98 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 540.98 and 226.22 is: 312.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 540.98 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/540.98 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 540.98 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 122,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,380.50/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.16

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