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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.81, 581.62 and 225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.81, 581.62 and 225.61 is: 338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.81 : 581.62 = 225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.81/581.62 = 225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.81x = 581.62 × 225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.81x = 131,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,218.72/387.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.36

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