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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 587.41 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 587.41 and 229.23 is: 343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 587.41 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/587.41 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 587.41 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 134,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,651.42/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.46

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