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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.64, 540.51 and 225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.64, 540.51 and 225.91 is: 311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.64 : 540.51 = 225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.64/540.51 = 225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.64x = 540.51 × 225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.64x = 122,106.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,106.61/391.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.78

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