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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.30, 580.98 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.30, 580.98 and 225.02 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.30 : 580.98 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.30/580.98 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.30x = 580.98 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.30x = 130,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,732.12/387.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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