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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.69, 584.23 and 225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.69, 584.23 and 225.26 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.69 : 584.23 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.69/584.23 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.69x = 584.23 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.69x = 131,603.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,603.65/389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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