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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 583.95 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 583.95 and 226.58 is: 340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 583.95 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/583.95 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 583.95 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 132,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,311.39/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.03

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