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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.74, 581.82 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.74, 581.82 and 225.74 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.74 : 581.82 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.74/581.82 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.74x = 581.82 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.74x = 131,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,340.05/387.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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