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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.82, 544.78 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.82, 544.78 and 226.74 is: 312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.82 : 544.78 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.82/544.78 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.82x = 544.78 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.82x = 123,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,523.42/394.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.86

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