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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.68, 586.56 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.68, 586.56 and 229.14 is: 343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.68 : 586.56 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.68/586.56 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.68x = 586.56 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.68x = 134,404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,404.36/391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.15

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