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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.33, 541.34 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.33, 541.34 and 226.55 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.33 : 541.34 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.33/541.34 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.33x = 541.34 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.33x = 122,640.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,640.58/392.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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