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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 583.82 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 583.82 and 227.04 is: 340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 583.82 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/583.82 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 583.82 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 132,550.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,550.49/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.01

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