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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.27, 538.47 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.27, 538.47 and 224.48 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.27 : 538.47 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.27/538.47 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.27x = 538.47 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.27x = 120,875.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,875.75/390.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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