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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.36, 584.14 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.36, 584.14 and 224.94 is: 337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.36 : 584.14 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.36/584.14 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.36x = 584.14 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.36x = 131,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,396.45/389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.47

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