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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.68, 540.49 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.68, 540.49 and 225.88 is: 311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.68 : 540.49 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.68/540.49 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.68x = 540.49 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.68x = 122,085.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,085.88/391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.70

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