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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.74, 540.68 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.74, 540.68 and 225.98 is: 311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.74 : 540.68 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.74/540.68 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.74x = 540.68 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.74x = 122,182.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,182.87/391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.90

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