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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.42, 541.52 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.42, 541.52 and 226.62 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.42 : 541.52 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.42/541.52 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.42x = 541.52 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.42x = 122,719.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,719.26/392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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