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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.99, 583.31 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.99, 583.31 and 226.72 is: 339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.99 : 583.31 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.99/583.31 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.99x = 583.31 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.99x = 132,246.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,246.91/388.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.98

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