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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.73, 544.66 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.73, 544.66 and 226.69 is: 312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.73 : 544.66 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.73/544.66 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.73x = 544.66 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.73x = 123,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,468.98/394.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.79

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