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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.53, 538.87 and 224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.53, 538.87 and 224.71 is: 310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.53 : 538.87 = 224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.53/538.87 = 224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.53x = 538.87 × 224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.53x = 121,087.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,087.99/390.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.06

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