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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 580.30 and 224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 580.30 and 224.51 is: 336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 580.30 = 224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/580.30 = 224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 580.30 × 224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 130,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,279.69/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.72

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