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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.92, 585.57 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.92, 585.57 and 228.11 is: 341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.92 : 585.57 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.92/585.57 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.92x = 585.57 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.92x = 133,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,574.37/390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.69

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