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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 541.94 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 541.94 and 226.94 is: 313.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 541.94 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/541.94 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 541.94 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 122,984.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,984.02/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.16

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