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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.55, 542.97 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.55, 542.97 and 225.50 is: 311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.55 : 542.97 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.55/542.97 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.55x = 542.97 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.55x = 122,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,437.02/393.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.11

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