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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 583.81 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 583.81 and 225 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 583.81 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/583.81 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 583.81 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 131,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,356.69/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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