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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.38, 588.24 and 229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.38, 588.24 and 229.38 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.38 : 588.24 = 229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.38/588.24 = 229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.38x = 588.24 × 229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.38x = 134,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,930.49/391.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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