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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.30, 586.95 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.30, 586.95 and 228.88 is: 343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.30 : 586.95 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.30/586.95 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.30x = 586.95 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.30x = 134,337.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,337.69/391.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.31

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