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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.71, 539.16 and 224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.71, 539.16 and 224.81 is: 310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.71 : 539.16 = 224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.71/539.16 = 224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.71x = 539.16 × 224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.71x = 121,205.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,205.86/390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.22

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