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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.14, 581.98 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.14, 581.98 and 225.74 is: 338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.14 : 581.98 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.14/581.98 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.14x = 581.98 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.14x = 131,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,376.17/388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.48

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