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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.80, 541.94 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.80, 541.94 and 226.96 is: 313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.80 : 541.94 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.80/541.94 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.80x = 541.94 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.80x = 122,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,998.70/392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.13

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