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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.32, 585.08 and 225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.32, 585.08 and 225.58 is: 338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.32 : 585.08 = 225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.32/585.08 = 225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.32x = 585.08 × 225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.32x = 131,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,982.35/390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.14

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