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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.78, 582.06 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.78, 582.06 and 225.78 is: 338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.78 : 582.06 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.78/582.06 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.78x = 582.06 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.78x = 131,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,417.51/387.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.90

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