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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.11, 539.61 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.11, 539.61 and 223.06 is: 307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.11 : 539.61 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.11/539.61 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.11x = 539.61 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.11x = 120,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,364.06/391.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.75

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