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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.21, 584.26 and 227.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.21, 584.26 and 227.00 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.21 : 584.26 = 227.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.21/584.26 = 227.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.21x = 584.26 × 227.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.21x = 132,627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,627.91/389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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