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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.08, 584.15 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.08, 584.15 and 227.27 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.08 : 584.15 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.08/584.15 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.08x = 584.15 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.08x = 132,760.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,760.09/390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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