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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.95, 581.93 and 225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.95, 581.93 and 225.51 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.95 : 581.93 = 225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.95/581.93 = 225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.95x = 581.93 × 225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.95x = 131,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,229.91/387.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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