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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.89, 584.83 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.89, 584.83 and 227.46 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.89 : 584.83 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.89/584.83 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.89x = 584.83 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.89x = 133,025.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,025.43/389.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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