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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.08, 541.06 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.08, 541.06 and 226.28 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.08 : 541.06 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.08/541.06 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.08x = 541.06 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.08x = 122,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,431.06/392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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