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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.63, 541.88 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.63, 541.88 and 226.84 is: 313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.63 : 541.88 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.63/541.88 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.63x = 541.88 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.63x = 122,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,920.06/392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.07

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