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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.93, 539.49 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.93, 539.49 and 225.16 is: 310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.93 : 539.49 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.93/539.49 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.93x = 539.49 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.93x = 121,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,472.20/390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.72

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