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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 541.33 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 541.33 and 226.53 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 541.33 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/541.33 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 541.33 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 122,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,627.48/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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