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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 588.09 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 588.09 and 227.41 is: 341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 588.09 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/588.09 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 588.09 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 133,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,737.55/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.13

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