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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.63, 540.57 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.63, 540.57 and 225.95 is: 311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.63 : 540.57 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.63/540.57 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.63x = 540.57 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.63x = 122,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,141.79/391.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.88

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