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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.43, 541.65 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.43, 541.65 and 226.66 is: 312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.43 : 541.65 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.43/541.65 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.43x = 541.65 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.43x = 122,770.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,770.39/392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.85

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