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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 582.03 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 582.03 and 225.72 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 582.03 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/582.03 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 582.03 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 131,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,375.81/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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