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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.44, 584.04 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.44, 584.04 and 227.44 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.44 : 584.04 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.44/584.04 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.44x = 584.04 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.44x = 132,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,834.06/389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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