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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.37, 585.74 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.37, 585.74 and 225.84 is: 338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.37 : 585.74 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.37/585.74 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.37x = 585.74 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.37x = 132,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,282.39/390.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.87

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