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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.17, 538.54 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.17, 538.54 and 224.47 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.17 : 538.54 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.17/538.54 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.17x = 538.54 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.17x = 120,886.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,886.07/390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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