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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.36, 585.54 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.36, 585.54 and 227.94 is: 341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.36 : 585.54 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.36/585.54 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.36x = 585.54 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.36x = 133,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,467.99/390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.91

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