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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.43, 540.27 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.43, 540.27 and 225.66 is: 311.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.43 : 540.27 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.43/540.27 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.43x = 540.27 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.43x = 121,914.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,914.63/391.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.46

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