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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 541.41 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 541.41 and 226.47 is: 312.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 541.41 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/541.41 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 541.41 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 122,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,613.12/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.57

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