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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.98, 539.54 and 225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.98, 539.54 and 225.19 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.98 : 539.54 = 225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.98/539.54 = 225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.98x = 539.54 × 225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.98x = 121,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,498.23/390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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