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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.16, 582.02 and 223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.16, 582.02 and 223.59 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.16 : 582.02 = 223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.16/582.02 = 223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.16x = 582.02 × 223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.16x = 130,135.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,135.75/388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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