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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 580.68 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 580.68 and 224.72 is: 337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 580.68 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/580.68 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 580.68 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 130,490.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,490.41/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.06

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