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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.27, 539.91 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.27, 539.91 and 223.22 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.27 : 539.91 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.27/539.91 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.27x = 539.91 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.27x = 120,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,518.71/391.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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