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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.98, 588.53 and 229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.98, 588.53 and 229.75 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.98 : 588.53 = 229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.98/588.53 = 229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.98x = 588.53 × 229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.98x = 135,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,214.77/391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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