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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.59, 541.72 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.59, 541.72 and 226.79 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.59 : 541.72 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.59/541.72 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.59x = 541.72 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.59x = 122,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,856.68/392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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