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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.90, 581.28 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.90, 581.28 and 225.22 is: 337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.90 : 581.28 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.90/581.28 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.90x = 581.28 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.90x = 130,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,915.88/387.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.50

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