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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.52, 580.68 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.52, 580.68 and 225.40 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.52 : 580.68 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.52/580.68 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.52x = 580.68 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.52x = 130,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,885.27/387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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