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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.41, 584.33 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.41, 584.33 and 225.08 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.41 : 584.33 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.41/584.33 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.41x = 584.33 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.41x = 131,519.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,519.46/389.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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