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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.10, 539.69 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.10, 539.69 and 225.28 is: 310.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.10 : 539.69 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.10/539.69 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.10x = 539.69 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.10x = 121,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,581.36/391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.87

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