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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.88, 581.92 and 225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.88, 581.92 and 225.26 is: 337.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.88 : 581.92 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.88/581.92 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.88x = 581.92 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.88x = 131,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,083.30/387.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.95

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