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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.58, 541.62 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.58, 541.62 and 226.68 is: 312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.58 : 541.62 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.58/541.62 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.58x = 541.62 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.58x = 122,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,774.42/392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.74

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