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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.68, 583 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.68, 583 and 226.26 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.68 : 583 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.68/583 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.68x = 583 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.68x = 131,909.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,909.58/388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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