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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.88, 539.34 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.88, 539.34 and 225.04 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.88 : 539.34 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.88/539.34 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.88x = 539.34 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.88x = 121,373.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,373.07/390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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