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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.48, 541.44 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.48, 541.44 and 226.66 is: 312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.48 : 541.44 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.48/541.44 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.48x = 541.44 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.48x = 122,722.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,722.79/392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.69

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