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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.12, 581.99 and 225.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.12, 581.99 and 225.85 is: 338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.12 : 581.99 = 225.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.12/581.99 = 225.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.12x = 581.99 × 225.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.12x = 131,439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,439.53/388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.66

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