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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.25, 541.45 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.25, 541.45 and 226.54 is: 312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.25 : 541.45 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.25/541.45 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.25x = 541.45 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.25x = 122,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,656.72/392.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.70

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