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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.92, 580.47 and 224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.92, 580.47 and 224.74 is: 337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.92 : 580.47 = 224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.92/580.47 = 224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.92x = 580.47 × 224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.92x = 130,454.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,454.83/386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.16

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