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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.15, 539.90 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.15, 539.90 and 225.48 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.15 : 539.90 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.15/539.90 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.15x = 539.90 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.15x = 121,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,732.83/391.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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