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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.69, 582.73 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.69, 582.73 and 224.26 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.69 : 582.73 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.69/582.73 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.69x = 582.73 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.69x = 130,681.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,681.01/388.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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