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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.12, 584.16 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.12, 584.16 and 227.10 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.12 : 584.16 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.12/584.16 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.12x = 584.16 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.12x = 132,662.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,662.74/390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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