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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.41, 583.81 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.41, 583.81 and 227.21 is: 340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.41 : 583.81 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.41/583.81 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.41x = 583.81 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.41x = 132,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,643.98/389.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.63

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