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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.51, 540.26 and 225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.51, 540.26 and 225.71 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.51 : 540.26 = 225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.51/540.26 = 225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.51x = 540.26 × 225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.51x = 121,943.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,943.28/391.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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