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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.76, 583.72 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.76, 583.72 and 226.55 is: 340.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.76 : 583.72 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.76/583.72 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.76x = 583.72 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.76x = 132,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,242.66/388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.17

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