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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.58, 540.38 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.58, 540.38 and 225.79 is: 311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.58 : 540.38 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.58/540.38 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.58x = 540.38 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.58x = 122,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,009.92/391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.59

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