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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 541.02 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 541.02 and 226.23 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 541.02 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/541.02 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 541.02 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 122,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,394.95/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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