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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.26, 587.01 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.26, 587.01 and 228.60 is: 342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.26 : 587.01 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.26/587.01 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.26x = 587.01 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.26x = 134,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,190.49/391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.97

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