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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.13, 581.24 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.13, 581.24 and 225.32 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.13 : 581.24 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.13/581.24 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.13x = 581.24 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.13x = 130,963.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,963.87/388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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