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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.86, 586.72 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.86, 586.72 and 226.51 is: 340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.86 : 586.72 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.86/586.72 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.86x = 586.72 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.86x = 132,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,895.91/390.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.01

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