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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.14, 538.39 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.14, 538.39 and 224.34 is: 309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.14 : 538.39 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.14/538.39 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.14x = 538.39 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.14x = 120,782.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,782.41/390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.59

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