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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 586.08 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 586.08 and 228.78 is: 342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 586.08 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/586.08 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 586.08 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 134,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,083.38/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.96

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