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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.94, 586.41 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.94, 586.41 and 228.51 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.94 : 586.41 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.94/586.41 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.94x = 586.41 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.94x = 134,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,000.55/390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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