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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.22, 582.58 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.22, 582.58 and 226.22 is: 339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.22 : 582.58 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.22/582.58 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.22x = 582.58 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.22x = 131,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,791.25/388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.48

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