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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.68, 542 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.68, 542 and 226.94 is: 313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.68 : 542 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.68/542 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.68x = 542 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.68x = 123,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,001.48/392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.24

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