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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.14, 541.06 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.14, 541.06 and 226.32 is: 312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.14 : 541.06 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.14/541.06 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.14x = 541.06 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.14x = 122,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,452.70/392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.27

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