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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.09, 541.09 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.09, 541.09 and 226.27 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.09 : 541.09 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.09/541.09 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.09x = 541.09 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.09x = 122,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,432.43/392.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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