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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.43, 541.69 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.43, 541.69 and 226.69 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.43 : 541.69 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.43/541.69 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.43x = 541.69 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.43x = 122,793.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,793.79/392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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