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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.84, 539.36 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.84, 539.36 and 225.02 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 539.36 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/539.36 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 539.36 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 121,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,367.83/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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