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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.30, 539.82 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.30, 539.82 and 225.45 is: 311.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.30 : 539.82 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.30/539.82 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.30x = 539.82 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.30x = 121,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,702.64/391.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.02

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