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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 580.01 and 225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 580.01 and 225.39 is: 338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 580.01 = 225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/580.01 = 225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 580.01 × 225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 130,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,727.33/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.09

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