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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.13, 543.84 and 226.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.13, 543.84 and 226.06 is: 311.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.13 : 543.84 = 226.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.13/543.84 = 226.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.13x = 543.84 × 226.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.13x = 122,940.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,940.47/394.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.93

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