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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.70, 541.93 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.70, 541.93 and 226.92 is: 313.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.70 : 541.93 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.70/541.93 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.70x = 541.93 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.70x = 122,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,973.97/392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.15

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