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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.73, 540.51 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.73, 540.51 and 225.92 is: 311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.73 : 540.51 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.73/540.51 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.73x = 540.51 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.73x = 122,109.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,109.32/391.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.72

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