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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.50, 538.97 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.50, 538.97 and 224.82 is: 310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.50 : 538.97 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.50/538.97 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.50x = 538.97 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.50x = 121,170.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,170.11/390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.30

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