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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.92, 539.46 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.92, 539.46 and 225.14 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.92 : 539.46 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.92/539.46 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.92x = 539.46 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.92x = 121,451.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,451.33/390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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