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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.74, 539.26 and 224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.74, 539.26 and 224.97 is: 310.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.74 : 539.26 = 224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.74/539.26 = 224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.74x = 539.26 × 224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.74x = 121,317.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,317.32/390.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.48

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