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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.13, 539.74 and 225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.13, 539.74 and 225.35 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.13 : 539.74 = 225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.13/539.74 = 225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.13x = 539.74 × 225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.13x = 121,630.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,630.41/391.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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