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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.57, 584.67 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.57, 584.67 and 225.22 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.57 : 584.67 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.57/584.67 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.57x = 584.67 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.57x = 131,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,679.38/389.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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