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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.86, 583.30 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.86, 583.30 and 224.58 is: 336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.86 : 583.30 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.86/583.30 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.86x = 583.30 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.86x = 130,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,998.72/388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.88

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