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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.60, 541.80 and 226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.60, 541.80 and 226.82 is: 313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.60 : 541.80 = 226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.60/541.80 = 226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.60x = 541.80 × 226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.60x = 122,891.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,891.08/392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.02

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