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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.95, 539.42 and 225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.95, 539.42 and 225.10 is: 310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.95 : 539.42 = 225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.95/539.42 = 225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.95x = 539.42 × 225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.95x = 121,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,419.62/390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.58

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