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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 586.23 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 586.23 and 228.48 is: 342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 586.23 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/586.23 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 586.23 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 133,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,941.83/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.44

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