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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 582.98 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 582.98 and 226.51 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 582.98 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/582.98 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 582.98 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 132,048.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,048.21/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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