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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.90, 581.31 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.90, 581.31 and 225.63 is: 338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.90 : 581.31 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.90/581.31 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.90x = 581.31 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.90x = 131,160.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,160.98/387.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.13

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