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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.54, 541.68 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.54, 541.68 and 226.80 is: 312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.54 : 541.68 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.54/541.68 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.54x = 541.68 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.54x = 122,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,853.02/392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.97

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