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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.85, 539.49 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.85, 539.49 and 225.17 is: 310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.85 : 539.49 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.85/539.49 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.85x = 539.49 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.85x = 121,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,475.84/390.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.80

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