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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.61, 541.67 and 226.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.61, 541.67 and 226.77 is: 312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.61 : 541.67 = 226.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.61/541.67 = 226.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.61x = 541.67 × 226.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.61x = 122,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,833.37/392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.86

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