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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.37, 582.09 and 225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.37, 582.09 and 225.71 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.37 : 582.09 = 225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.37/582.09 = 225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.37x = 582.09 × 225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.37x = 131,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,380.62/388.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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