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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.16, 585.84 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.16, 585.84 and 228.80 is: 342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.16 : 585.84 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.16/585.84 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.16x = 585.84 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.16x = 134,040.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,040.19/391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.67

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