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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.63, 581.98 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.63, 581.98 and 225.82 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.63 : 581.98 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.63/581.98 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.63x = 581.98 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.63x = 131,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,422.72/388.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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