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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.23, 538.48 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.23, 538.48 and 224.42 is: 309.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.23 : 538.48 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.23/538.48 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.23x = 538.48 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.23x = 120,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,843.27/390.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.67

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