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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 586.08 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 586.08 and 228.96 is: 343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 586.08 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/586.08 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 586.08 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 134,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,188.88/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.07

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