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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.68, 582.21 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.68, 582.21 and 225.96 is: 338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.68 : 582.21 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.68/582.21 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.68x = 582.21 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.68x = 131,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,556.17/388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.47

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