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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.23, 541.07 and 266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.23, 541.07 and 266.15 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.23 : 541.07 = 266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.23/541.07 = 266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.23x = 541.07 × 266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.23x = 144,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,002.43/392.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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