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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.25, 585.69 and 228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.25, 585.69 and 228.05 is: 342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.25 : 585.69 = 228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.25/585.69 = 228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.25x = 585.69 × 228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.25x = 133,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,566.60/390.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.26

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