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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.20, 539.86 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.20, 539.86 and 225.42 is: 311.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.20 : 539.86 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.20/539.86 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.20x = 539.86 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.20x = 121,695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,695.24/391.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.08

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