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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.31, 541.17 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.31, 541.17 and 226.50 is: 312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.31 : 541.17 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.31/541.17 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.31x = 541.17 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.31x = 122,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,572.66/392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.43

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