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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.84, 587.66 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.84, 587.66 and 229.44 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.84 : 587.66 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.84/587.66 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.84x = 587.66 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.84x = 134,832.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,832.71/391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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