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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.08, 543.88 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.08, 543.88 and 226.09 is: 312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.08 : 543.88 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.08/543.88 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.08x = 543.88 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.08x = 122,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,964.70/394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.03

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