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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.82, 580.77 and 225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.82, 580.77 and 225.01 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.82 : 580.77 = 225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.82/580.77 = 225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.82x = 580.77 × 225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.82x = 130,676.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,676.76/387.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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