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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.37, 541.40 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.37, 541.40 and 226.53 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.37 : 541.40 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.37/541.40 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.37x = 541.40 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.37x = 122,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,641.20/392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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