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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.46, 538.81 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.46, 538.81 and 222.41 is: 306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.46 : 538.81 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.46/538.81 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.46x = 538.81 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.46x = 119,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,836.73/390.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.91

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