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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 583.32 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 583.32 and 226.72 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 583.32 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/583.32 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 583.32 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 132,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,250.31/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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