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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.18, 538.49 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.18, 538.49 and 224.42 is: 309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.18 : 538.49 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.18/538.49 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.18x = 538.49 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.18x = 120,849.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,849.83/390.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.73

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