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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.63, 584.99 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.63, 584.99 and 227.82 is: 341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.63 : 584.99 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.63/584.99 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.63x = 584.99 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.63x = 133,271.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,271.28/390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.17

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