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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.42, 586.44 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.42, 586.44 and 228.42 is: 343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.42 : 586.44 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.42/586.44 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.42x = 586.44 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.42x = 133,954.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,954.62/390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.10

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