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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.05, 541.04 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.05, 541.04 and 226.24 is: 312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.05 : 541.04 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.05/541.04 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.05x = 541.04 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.05x = 122,404.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,404.89/392.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.22

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