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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 588.42 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 588.42 and 229.50 is: 344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 588.42 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/588.42 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 588.42 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 135,042.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,042.39/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.46

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