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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.59, 539.07 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.59, 539.07 and 224.80 is: 310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.59 : 539.07 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.59/539.07 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.59x = 539.07 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.59x = 121,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,181.59/390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.25

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