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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.25, 539.96 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.25, 539.96 and 225.56 is: 311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.25 : 539.96 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.25/539.96 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.25x = 539.96 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.25x = 121,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,789.55/391.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.29

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