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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 582.80 and 226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 582.80 and 226.67 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 582.80 = 226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/582.80 = 226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 582.80 × 226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 132,099.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,099.23/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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