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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.13, 580.78 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.13, 580.78 and 224.48 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.13 : 580.78 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.13/580.78 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.13x = 580.78 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.13x = 130,373.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,373.49/387.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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