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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.78, 541.89 and 226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.78, 541.89 and 226.97 is: 313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.78 : 541.89 = 226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.78/541.89 = 226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.78x = 541.89 × 226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.78x = 122,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,992.10/392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.13

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