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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.15, 538.38 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.15, 538.38 and 222.11 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.15 : 538.38 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.15/538.38 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.15x = 538.38 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.15x = 119,578.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,578.91/390.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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