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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.38, 587.16 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.38, 587.16 and 228.84 is: 343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.38 : 587.16 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.38/587.16 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.38x = 587.16 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.38x = 134,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,365.69/391.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.31

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