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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.89, 539.46 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.89, 539.46 and 225.15 is: 310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.89 : 539.46 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.89/539.46 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.89x = 539.46 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.89x = 121,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,457.40/390.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.72

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