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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.98, 586.49 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.98, 586.49 and 229.70 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.98 : 586.49 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.98/586.49 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.98x = 586.49 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.98x = 134,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,717.07/390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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