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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.44, 541.59 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.44, 541.59 and 226.66 is: 312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.44 : 541.59 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.44/541.59 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.44x = 541.59 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.44x = 122,756.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,756.79/392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.80

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