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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.08, 586.76 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.08, 586.76 and 228.84 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.08 : 586.76 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.08/586.76 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.08x = 586.76 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.08x = 134,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,274.16/391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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