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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.42, 541.53 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.42, 541.53 and 226.74 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.42 : 541.53 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.42/541.53 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.42x = 541.53 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.42x = 122,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,786.51/392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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