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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.52, 541.68 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.52, 541.68 and 226.72 is: 312.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.52 : 541.68 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.52/541.68 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.52x = 541.68 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.52x = 122,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,809.69/392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.87

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