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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.33, 584.60 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.33, 584.60 and 227.70 is: 341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.33 : 584.60 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.33/584.60 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.33x = 584.60 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.33x = 133,112.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,112.28/390.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.02

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