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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.48, 540.28 and 225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.48, 540.28 and 225.76 is: 311.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.48 : 540.28 = 225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.48/540.28 = 225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.48x = 540.28 × 225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.48x = 121,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,973.61/391.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.57

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