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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.81, 542.04 and 226.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.81, 542.04 and 226.91 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.81 : 542.04 = 226.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.81/542.04 = 226.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.81x = 542.04 × 226.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.81x = 122,991.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,991.59/392.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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