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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 584.97 and 227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 584.97 and 227.74 is: 341.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 584.97 = 227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/584.97 = 227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 584.97 × 227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 133,221.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,221.07/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.66

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