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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.29, 581.07 and 225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.29, 581.07 and 225.29 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.29 : 581.07 = 225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.29/581.07 = 225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.29x = 581.07 × 225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.29x = 130,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,909.26/387.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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