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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.86, 582.13 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.86, 582.13 and 225.32 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.86 : 582.13 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.86/582.13 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.86x = 582.13 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.86x = 131,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,165.53/387.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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