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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.83, 539.33 and 225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.83, 539.33 and 225.01 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.83 : 539.33 = 225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.83/539.33 = 225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.83x = 539.33 × 225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.83x = 121,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,354.19/390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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