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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.15, 581.61 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.15, 581.61 and 225.64 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.15 : 581.61 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.15/581.61 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.15x = 581.61 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.15x = 131,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,234.48/388.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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