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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.11, 584.15 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.11, 584.15 and 227.70 is: 340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.11 : 584.15 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.11/584.15 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.11x = 584.15 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.11x = 133,009.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,009.82/390.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.96

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