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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 582.42 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 582.42 and 223.50 is: 335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 582.42 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/582.42 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 582.42 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 130,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,170.87/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.47

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