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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.47, 587.52 and 229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.47, 587.52 and 229.29 is: 344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.47 : 587.52 = 229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.47/587.52 = 229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.47x = 587.52 × 229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.47x = 134,712.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,712.46/391.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.12

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