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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.22, 583.92 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.22, 583.92 and 227.04 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.22 : 583.92 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.22/583.92 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.22x = 583.92 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.22x = 132,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,573.20/389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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