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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 541.94 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 541.94 and 226.98 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 541.94 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/541.94 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 541.94 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 123,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,008.41/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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