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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.13, 538.36 and 224.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.13, 538.36 and 224.35 is: 309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.13 : 538.36 = 224.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.13/538.36 = 224.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.13x = 538.36 × 224.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.13x = 120,783.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,783.45/390.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.60

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