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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 585.18 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 585.18 and 227.70 is: 341.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 585.18 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/585.18 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 585.18 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 133,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,245.49/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.66

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