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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 581.94 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 581.94 and 225.16 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 581.94 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/581.94 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 581.94 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 131,029.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,029.61/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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