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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 583.41 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 583.41 and 226.26 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 583.41 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/583.41 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 583.41 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 132,002.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,002.35/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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