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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.86, 539.41 and 225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.86, 539.41 and 225.07 is: 310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.86 : 539.41 = 225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.86/539.41 = 225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.86x = 539.41 × 225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.86x = 121,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,403.88/390.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.61

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