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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 587.16 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 587.16 and 226.80 is: 340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 587.16 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/587.16 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 587.16 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 133,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,167.89/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.46

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