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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.48, 540.26 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.48, 540.26 and 225.68 is: 311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.48 : 540.26 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.48/540.26 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.48x = 540.26 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.48x = 121,925.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,925.88/391.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.45

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