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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.16, 539.80 and 223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.16, 539.80 and 223.09 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.16 : 539.80 = 223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.16/539.80 = 223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.16x = 539.80 × 223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.16x = 120,422.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,422.07/391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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