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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.15, 541.14 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.15, 541.14 and 226.24 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.15 : 541.14 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.15/541.14 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.15x = 541.14 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.15x = 122,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,427.51/392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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