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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.29, 539.94 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.29, 539.94 and 225.50 is: 311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.29 : 539.94 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.29/539.94 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.29x = 539.94 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.29x = 121,755.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,755.68/391.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.16

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