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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 584.10 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 584.10 and 227.16 is: 340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 584.10 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/584.10 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 584.10 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 132,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,684.16/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.95

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