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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.83, 540.59 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.83, 540.59 and 223.66 is: 308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.83 : 540.59 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.83/540.59 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.83x = 540.59 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.83x = 120,909.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,909.59/391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.58

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