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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.62, 539.08 and 224.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.62, 539.08 and 224.86 is: 310.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.62 : 539.08 = 224.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.62/539.08 = 224.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.62x = 539.08 × 224.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.62x = 121,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,214.83/390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.31

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