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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.08, 539.66 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.08, 539.66 and 225.27 is: 310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.08 : 539.66 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.08/539.66 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.08x = 539.66 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.08x = 121,569.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,569.77/391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.85

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