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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.50, 541.58 and 226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.50, 541.58 and 226.73 is: 312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.50 : 541.58 = 226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.50/541.58 = 226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.50x = 541.58 × 226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.50x = 122,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,792.43/392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.85

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