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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.09, 541.04 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.09, 541.04 and 226.32 is: 312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.09 : 541.04 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.09/541.04 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.09x = 541.04 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.09x = 122,447.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,447.04/392.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.30

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