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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.84, 582.33 and 226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.84, 582.33 and 226.03 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.84 : 582.33 = 226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.84/582.33 = 226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.84x = 582.33 × 226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.84x = 131,624.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,624.05/388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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