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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.49, 585.66 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.49, 585.66 and 225.86 is: 338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.49 : 585.66 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.49/585.66 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.49x = 585.66 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.49x = 132,275.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,275.09/390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.74

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