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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.17, 539.85 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.17, 539.85 and 223.17 is: 307.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.17 : 539.85 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.17/539.85 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.17x = 539.85 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.17x = 120,478.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,478.32/391.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.99

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