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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.38, 586.74 and 228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.38, 586.74 and 228.38 is: 343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.38 : 586.74 = 228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.38/586.74 = 228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.38x = 586.74 × 228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.38x = 133,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,999.68/390.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.25

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