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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.78, 581.70 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.78, 581.70 and 225.48 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.78 : 581.70 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.78/581.70 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.78x = 581.70 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.78x = 131,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,161.72/387.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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