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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.54, 586.17 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.54, 586.17 and 228 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.54 : 586.17 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.54/586.17 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.54x = 586.17 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.54x = 133,646.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,646.76/390.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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