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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.72, 586.32 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.72, 586.32 and 228.72 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.72 : 586.32 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.72/586.32 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.72x = 586.32 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.72x = 134,103.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,103.11/390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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