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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.71, 540.53 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.71, 540.53 and 225.90 is: 311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.71 : 540.53 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.71/540.53 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.71x = 540.53 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.71x = 122,101.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,101.89/391.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.72

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