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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.62, 538.98 and 224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.62, 538.98 and 224.84 is: 310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.62 : 538.98 = 224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.62/538.98 = 224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.62x = 538.98 × 224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.62x = 121,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,181.57/390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.23

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