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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.95, 539.57 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.95, 539.57 and 225.11 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.95 : 539.57 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.95/539.57 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.95x = 539.57 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.95x = 121,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,458.78/390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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