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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.53, 540.27 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.53, 540.27 and 225.72 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.53 : 540.27 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.53/540.27 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.53x = 540.27 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.53x = 121,949.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,949.74/391.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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