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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.93, 586.34 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.93, 586.34 and 228.45 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.93 : 586.34 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.93/586.34 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.93x = 586.34 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.93x = 133,948.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,948.23/390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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