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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.29, 541.40 and 226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.29, 541.40 and 226.52 is: 312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.29 : 541.40 = 226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.29/541.40 = 226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.29x = 541.40 × 226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.29x = 122,637.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,637.96/392.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.62

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