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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.61, 584.42 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.61, 584.42 and 227.21 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.61 : 584.42 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.61/584.42 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.61x = 584.42 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.61x = 132,782.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,782.01/389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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