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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.23, 587.28 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.23, 587.28 and 226.88 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.23 : 587.28 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.23/587.28 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.23x = 587.28 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.23x = 133,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,243.55/391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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