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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.88, 581.84 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.88, 581.84 and 225.44 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.88 : 581.84 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.88/581.84 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.88x = 581.84 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.88x = 131,170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,170.01/387.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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