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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.99, 585 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.99, 585 and 227.58 is: 341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.99 : 585 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.99/585 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.99x = 585 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.99x = 133,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,134.30/389.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.38

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