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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.11, 584.01 and 226.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.11, 584.01 and 226.57 is: 340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.11 : 584.01 = 226.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.11/584.01 = 226.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.11x = 584.01 × 226.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.11x = 132,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,318.01/389.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.05

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