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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.61, 581.90 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.61, 581.90 and 226.20 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.61 : 581.90 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.61/581.90 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.61x = 581.90 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.61x = 131,624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,624.65/388.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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