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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 538.04 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 538.04 and 224.24 is: 309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 538.04 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/538.04 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 538.04 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 120,650.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,650.09/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.34

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