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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.49, 584.06 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.49, 584.06 and 227.22 is: 340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.49 : 584.06 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.49/584.06 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.49x = 584.06 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.49x = 132,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,708.98/389.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.72

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