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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.40, 586.56 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.40, 586.56 and 228.16 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.40 : 586.56 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.40/586.56 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.40x = 586.56 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.40x = 133,829.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,829.53/390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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