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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.74, 540.56 and 225.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.74, 540.56 and 225.94 is: 311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.74 : 540.56 = 225.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.74/540.56 = 225.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.74x = 540.56 × 225.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.74x = 122,134.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,134.13/391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.77

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