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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.30, 583.94 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.30, 583.94 and 228.02 is: 342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.30 : 583.94 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.30/583.94 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.30x = 583.94 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.30x = 133,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,147.65/389.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.02

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