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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.06, 539.60 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.06, 539.60 and 225.28 is: 310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.06 : 539.60 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.06/539.60 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.06x = 539.60 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.06x = 121,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,561.09/391.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.85

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