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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.23, 541.24 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.23, 541.24 and 226.50 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.23 : 541.24 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.23/541.24 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.23x = 541.24 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.23x = 122,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,588.42/392.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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