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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.64, 539.13 and 243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.64, 539.13 and 243.22 is: 335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.64 : 539.13 = 243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.64/539.13 = 243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.64x = 539.13 × 243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.64x = 131,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,127.20/390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.67

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