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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.18, 539.79 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.18, 539.79 and 225.45 is: 311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.18 : 539.79 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.18/539.79 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.18x = 539.79 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.18x = 121,695.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,695.66/391.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.10

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