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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.24, 582.52 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.24, 582.52 and 226.04 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.24 : 582.52 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.24/582.52 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.24x = 582.52 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.24x = 131,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,672.82/388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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