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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.92, 539.30 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.92, 539.30 and 225.08 is: 310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.92 : 539.30 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.92/539.30 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.92x = 539.30 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.92x = 121,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,382.38/390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.50

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