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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.08, 580.31 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.08, 580.31 and 224.58 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.08 : 580.31 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.08/580.31 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.08x = 580.31 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.08x = 130,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,326.02/387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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