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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.90, 584.67 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.90, 584.67 and 227.66 is: 341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.90 : 584.67 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.90/584.67 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.90x = 584.67 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.90x = 133,105.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,105.97/389.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.38

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