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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.36, 584.04 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.36, 584.04 and 226.94 is: 340.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.36 : 584.04 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.36/584.04 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.36x = 584.04 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.36x = 132,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,542.04/389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.41

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