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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.17, 539.88 and 225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.17, 539.88 and 225.39 is: 311.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.17 : 539.88 = 225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.17/539.88 = 225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.17x = 539.88 × 225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.17x = 121,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,683.55/391.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.08

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