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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.52, 538.93 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.52, 538.93 and 224.73 is: 310.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.52 : 538.93 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.52/538.93 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.52x = 538.93 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.52x = 121,116.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,116.73/390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.14

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