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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 582.65 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 582.65 and 226.29 is: 338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 582.65 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/582.65 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 582.65 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 131,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,844.96/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.99

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