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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.03, 584.24 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.03, 584.24 and 226.95 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.03 : 584.24 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.03/584.24 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.03x = 584.24 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.03x = 132,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,592.13/390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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