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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391, 586.26 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391, 586.26 and 228.64 is: 342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391 : 586.26 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391/586.26 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391x = 586.26 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391x = 134,042.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,042.49/391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.82

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