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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.72, 584.82 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.72, 584.82 and 227.72 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.72 : 584.82 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.72/584.82 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.72x = 584.82 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.72x = 133,175.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,175.21/389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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