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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.94, 539.64 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.94, 539.64 and 225.22 is: 310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.94 : 539.64 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.94/539.64 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.94x = 539.64 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.94x = 121,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,538.27/390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.88

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