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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.27, 538.52 and 224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.27, 538.52 and 224.45 is: 309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.27 : 538.52 = 224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.27/538.52 = 224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.27x = 538.52 × 224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.27x = 120,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,867.00/390.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.70

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