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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.62, 543.25 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.62, 543.25 and 225.64 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.62 : 543.25 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.62/543.25 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.62x = 543.25 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.62x = 122,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,575.57/393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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