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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.28, 538.46 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.28, 538.46 and 224.54 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.28 : 538.46 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.28/538.46 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.28x = 538.46 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.28x = 120,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,905.81/390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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