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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.07, 588.06 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.07, 588.06 and 229.62 is: 344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.07 : 588.06 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.07/588.06 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.07x = 588.06 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.07x = 135,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,030.34/392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.40

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