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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.12, 538.22 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.12, 538.22 and 224.22 is: 309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.12 : 538.22 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.12/538.22 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.12x = 538.22 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.12x = 120,679.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,679.69/390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.34

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